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title: "GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)"
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# GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46756028-f8dc-40bd-b6cb-0d8578376f2f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is overseeing the "GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)", a project aimed at redeveloping the Blackley fire station into modern facilities that meet the current operational requirements. This initiative is part of a direct award made under the North West Construction Hub Medium Value Construction Framework, focusing on construction work within the UK, specifically across regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Robertson Construction Group Ltd. The project budget is set at £5,793,674.25, and the contract runs from 27 March 2025 to 6 November 2025, with the tender period concluding on 28 October 2024. The programme is classified under construction work with additional classification in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, architectural, and engineering services. As a direct award under a framework agreement, it provides a defined pathway for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute their expertise to a high-profile public sector project, promoting business growth and development. The focus on modernising fire service facilities aligns with sustainable and advanced construction practices, presenting a chance for companies with a commitment to achieving BREEAM Excellent standards to showcase their capabilities. Such projects are well-suited for businesses that are looking to bolster their portfolio through active involvement in public infrastructure developments.

## Notice

Direct Award under the North West Construction Hub Medium Value Construction Framework. GMCA are proposing to undertake a programme of work to redevelop Blackley fire station site with a view to providing modern facilities suitable for the present day requirements of Fire Service Operations. This project needs to achieve BREEAM Excellent as set out in the Employers Requirements, existing survey information can be provided upon request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd7dfb9-ec94-48ca-8768-25df12126352 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,361,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,155,030 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd7dfb9-ec94-48ca-8768-25df12126352
- 19 Mar 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b763b-a362-4f6d-903d-4bfa8b5c22e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd7dfb9-ec94-48ca-8768-25df12126352
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b763b-a362-4f6d-903d-4bfa8b5c22e3
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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